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Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe is a delicious copycat taco recipe. These gorditas are loaded with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 505 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup water
For the Tacos:
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
For the Spicy Ranch Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet until brown over medium high heat. Drain the excess grease.
- Stir in the water, taco seasoning and salsa.
- Heat uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the flavors are combined.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix together the spicy ranch sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- Place the flour tortillas on a baking sheet. Top with 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from the oven and carefully wrap the flour tortillas around the hard taco shells.
- Add the beef mixture to each hard shell,
- Top with the spicy ranch sauce, shredded lettuce and remaining cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
912mg
(38%)
Potassium
324mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
656IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 912mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 656IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.